PL reschedule: Man U v Liverpool
The Premier League has announced fixture amendments for early May, including the long-awaited Manchester United vs Liverpool match being rescheduled for live broadcast. (premierleague.com) Off-pitch intrigue also bubbled as City sporting director Hugo Viana met former United manager Rúben Amorim in Lisbon — a meeting that’s attracted attention amid the Manchester rivalry. (el-balad.com)
Manchester United’s home clash with Liverpool will be played on Sunday 3 May 2026, kicking off at 15:30 BST (3:30pm). (liverpoolfc.com) The Premier League listed the change as part of its Matchweek 35 broadcast selections and confirmed the fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. (premierleague.com) The league’s amendment notice says one May fixture remains subject to change depending on Aston Villa’s progress in the UEFA Europa League, a caveat attached to the Matchweek 35 schedule. (premierleague.com) Manchester United’s club website described the May fixture as “likely to prove influential in the pursuit of a top‑four spot,” underlining its potential significance for end‑of‑season positions. (manutd.com) Photographs and local reports show Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana and former United head coach Rúben Amorim playing padel together at Lisbon’s Padel Expo, with the meeting published in Portuguese and international outlets on March 28–29, 2026. (goal.com) Viana is Manchester City’s director of football, while Amorim was dismissed by Manchester United on 5 January 2026; outlets reporting on the Lisbon sighting also noted Amorim received a reported £12 million payoff when he left Old Trafford. (mancity.com)
